Penguin Dynamics and Survival Strategies

What is the primary threat to penguins as they transition from water to ice?

• Strong ocean currents

• Leopard seals

• Lack of food

• Cold temperatures

What did researchers at the University of Bangor investigate about penguins?

• Their migration patterns

• Their diet

• The reason behind their bubble trails

• Their nesting habits

How do penguins prepare their feathers before diving?

• They color them for camouflage

• They shed them

• They fluff them up to trap air

• They clean them with water

What effect do the bubbles have on the penguins' swimming?

• They help them float

• They reduce drag and increase speed

• They make them more visible to predators

• They slow them down

Why is the penguins' use of bubbles considered brilliant?

• It helps them communicate with each other

• It allows them to fly

• It changes the ecosystem by enabling survival in harsh conditions

• It makes them invisible to predators